Caroline Ribeiro

Caroline rose to fame during what some call the "Brazilian Bombshell" era of models from 2000 to 2010, alongside peers like Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio. After signing with Marilyn Agency in Paris in 1999, she became a favorite of Tom Ford, then Gucci's creative director. She walked for top designers including Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, and Givenchy. She appeared in Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Her campaigns included Revlon, Versace, Calvin Klein, and Oscar de la Renta. Her editorial work spans over 14 Vogue covers, including editions for Italy, France, Brazil, and Spain, as well as Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, and the 2001 Pirelli Calendar. She was photographed by Steven Meisel and Mario Testino. By age 21, she was Brazil's highest-paid model after Gisele Bündchen, reportedly earning $100,000 per hour.

Beyond modeling, Caroline explored television and acting. She hosted MTV Brazil's Arquivo Luau and A Fila Anda in 2008, as well as IT MTV. Her acting credits include the Brazilian telenovelas Anjo de Mim (1996) and Belíssima (2005), and the film Lower City (2005). She remains active on Instagram (@caropita), where she shares professional shoots, family moments, and advocacy for causes like women's cancer research. She has spoken about being bullied at school for her appearance, called "macaco-aranha" for her long arms and legs. She has been married to Paulo Rego since 1996 and has a son, João Felipe, born around 2007. Her net worth is estimated at $5-10 million. In 2020, she made a Balmain runway appearance, and in 2023 she did a campaign for Larroudé in Brazil. She continues to live in São Paulo and occasionally walks in São Paulo Fashion Week shows.